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Best Nintendo Switch games of 2022
The 28 best Nintendo Switch games released in 2022, ranked from 5,749 critic and player ratings.
The best Nintendo Switch game of 2022 is Return to Monkey Island, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2022.
- 28 games are listed on this page, carrying 5,749 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 28
01
Return to Monkey Island
Return to Monkey Island, the long-awaited follow-up to the legendary Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge by Ron Gilbert's Terrible Toybox in collaboration with Devolver Digital and Lucasfilm Games, coming 2022.
92
/100
02
Vampire Survivors
Mow thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
91
/100
03
Tunic
Tunic is an action adventure about a tiny fox in a big world. Explore the wilderness, discover spooky ruins, and fight terrible creatures from long ago.
89
/100
Return to Monkey Island
Return to Monkey Island, the long-awaited follow-up to the legendary Secret of Monkey Island and Monkey Island 2: LeChuck's Revenge by Ron Gilbert's Terrible Toybox in collaboration with Devolver Digital and Lucasfilm Games, coming 2022.
92
/100
02
Vampire Survivors
Mow thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.
91
/100
03
Tunic
Tunic is an action adventure about a tiny fox in a big world. Explore the wilderness, discover spooky ruins, and fight terrible creatures from long ago.
89
/100
04
B
Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger, and must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
89
/100
05
Neon White
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
88
/100
06
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Join Kirby in an unforgettable journey through a mysterious world in a delightful 3D platforming adventure. Take control of the powerful pink puffball, Kirby, and move around freely in 3D stages as you discover a mysterious world with abandoned structures from a past civilization - like a shopping mall?! Copy enemies’ abilities like Sword and Ice and use them to attack and explore your surroundings! What journey awaits Kirby? Take a deep breath and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
88
/100
07
A Plague Tale: Requiem
A Plague Tale: Requiem is an action-adventure game similar to its predecessor. The player assumes control of Amicia and must face against both soldiers from the French Inquisition and hordes of rats that are spreading the black plague. The gameplay is largely similar to the first game, though the combat system is significantly expanded. The game features a progression system in which the player will be awarded additional skills and abilities. Stealth players will unlock skills that allow them to sneak around more efficiently, while those who prefer a more lethal approach will unlock additional combat skills. Locations are also larger, giving players additional options to progress.
86
/100
08
Marvel's Midnight Suns
Marvel's Midnight Suns is a tactical role-playing game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games. The game is set in the Marvel Universe and features a blend of strategy, role-playing, and card-based combat mechanics. In the game, players take on the role of "The Hunter," a customisable original character, and lead a team of Marvel superheroes. The story revolves around battling the demonic forces of Lilith, the Mother of Demons, who has been resurrected by the nefarious group Hydra. The gameplay involves strategic, turn-based combat, where players use a deck of ability cards to perform attacks, skills, and buffs. Between missions, players can explore the Abbey, the game's hub area, where they can interact with other heroes, upgrade abilities, and make decisions that affect the story and character relationships.
86
/100
09
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a side-scrolling beat 'em up developed by Tribute Games and published by DotEmu. Inspired by the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series, the game pays homage to classic TMNT titles like Turtles in Time, featuring retro-inspired pixel art and dynamic combat. Players control Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, or other allies, each with unique abilities, as they battle through various levels to thwart Shredder and Krang's plans to conquer New York City. The game supports solo play or co-op for up to six players, blending nostalgic design with modern gameplay mechanics.
85
/100
10
Stray
Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. Roam surroundings high and low, defend against unforeseen threats and solve the mysteries of this unwelcoming place inhabited by nothing but unassuming droids and dangerous creatures. See the world through the eyes of a stray and interact with the environment in playful ways. Be stealthy, nimble, silly, and sometimes as annoying as possible with the strange inhabitants of this foreign world.
85
/100
11
Pentiment
85
/100
12
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
83
/100
13
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
83
/100
14
Grounded
82
/100
15
Signalis
82
/100
16
FIFA 23
81
/100
17
A
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
80
/100
18
Pokémon Violet
80
/100
19
Prodeus
80
/100
20
Sifu
79
/100
21
Overwatch 2
78
/100
22
Dying Light 2: Stay Human
77
/100
23
PowerWash Simulator
76
/100
24
Life is Strange Remastered
75
/100
25
Pokémon Scarlet
74
/100
26
A Little to the Left
74
/100
27
Sonic Frontiers
72
/100
28
D
High on Life
69
/100
B
Cult of the Lamb
Cult of the Lamb casts players in the role of a possessed lamb saved from annihilation by an ominous stranger, and must repay their debt by building a loyal following in his name. Start your own cult in a land of false prophets, venturing out into diverse and mysterious regions to build a loyal community of woodland worshippers and spread your Word to become the one true cult.
89
/100
05
Neon White
Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.
88
/100
06
Kirby and the Forgotten Land
Join Kirby in an unforgettable journey through a mysterious world in a delightful 3D platforming adventure. Take control of the powerful pink puffball, Kirby, and move around freely in 3D stages as you discover a mysterious world with abandoned structures from a past civilization - like a shopping mall?! Copy enemies’ abilities like Sword and Ice and use them to attack and explore your surroundings! What journey awaits Kirby? Take a deep breath and get ready for an unforgettable adventure!
88
/100
07
A Plague Tale: Requiem
A Plague Tale: Requiem is an action-adventure game similar to its predecessor. The player assumes control of Amicia and must face against both soldiers from the French Inquisition and hordes of rats that are spreading the black plague. The gameplay is largely similar to the first game, though the combat system is significantly expanded. The game features a progression system in which the player will be awarded additional skills and abilities. Stealth players will unlock skills that allow them to sneak around more efficiently, while those who prefer a more lethal approach will unlock additional combat skills. Locations are also larger, giving players additional options to progress.
86
/100
08
Marvel's Midnight Suns
Marvel's Midnight Suns is a tactical role-playing game developed by Firaxis Games and published by 2K Games. The game is set in the Marvel Universe and features a blend of strategy, role-playing, and card-based combat mechanics. In the game, players take on the role of "The Hunter," a customisable original character, and lead a team of Marvel superheroes. The story revolves around battling the demonic forces of Lilith, the Mother of Demons, who has been resurrected by the nefarious group Hydra. The gameplay involves strategic, turn-based combat, where players use a deck of ability cards to perform attacks, skills, and buffs. Between missions, players can explore the Abbey, the game's hub area, where they can interact with other heroes, upgrade abilities, and make decisions that affect the story and character relationships.
86
/100
09
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a side-scrolling beat 'em up developed by Tribute Games and published by DotEmu. Inspired by the 1987 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles animated series, the game pays homage to classic TMNT titles like Turtles in Time, featuring retro-inspired pixel art and dynamic combat. Players control Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, Raphael, or other allies, each with unique abilities, as they battle through various levels to thwart Shredder and Krang's plans to conquer New York City. The game supports solo play or co-op for up to six players, blending nostalgic design with modern gameplay mechanics.
85
/100
10
Stray
Stray is a third-person cat adventure game set amidst the detailed neon-lit alleys of a decaying cybercity and the murky environments of its seedy underbelly. Roam surroundings high and low, defend against unforeseen threats and solve the mysteries of this unwelcoming place inhabited by nothing but unassuming droids and dangerous creatures. See the world through the eyes of a stray and interact with the environment in playful ways. Be stealthy, nimble, silly, and sometimes as annoying as possible with the strange inhabitants of this foreign world.
85
/100
11
Pentiment
85
/100
12
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
83
/100
13
The Stanley Parable: Ultra Deluxe
83
/100
14
Grounded
82
/100
15
Signalis
82
/100
16
FIFA 23
81
/100
17
A
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
80
/100
18
Pokémon Violet
80
/100
19
Prodeus
80
/100
20
Sifu
79
/100
21
Overwatch 2
78
/100
22
Dying Light 2: Stay Human
77
/100
23
PowerWash Simulator
76
/100
24
Life is Strange Remastered
75
/100
25
Pokémon Scarlet
74
/100
26
A Little to the Left
74
/100
27
Sonic Frontiers
72
/100
28
D
High on Life
69
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Nintendo Switch game of 2022?
Return to Monkey Island currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 83 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.